Who We Are
Our Background
SwimCincy was founded by coaches who grew up in the pool and competed at the Division 1 level.
That competitive experience shaped how we think about technique, safety, and smart training—but our real specialty is working with adults who never felt at home in the water.
Our Experience
Over the past several years, our team has focused on adult swim lessons: true beginners, anxious swimmers, and people who have avoided the pool for most of their lives.
We’ve taught in a variety of settings and seen just how common it is to feel fear, embarrassment, or regret about not learning sooner.
Our Mission
We exist for adults who are ready to overcome their lifelong fear of water and change the way they move through the world.
Our mission is to give those adults the chances we were fortunate enough to have as kids: a safe place to learn, trusted guidance, and the freedom that comes with knowing every mistake is an opportunity to learn.
We see every lesson as a way to pass that opportunity forward—spreading a little more safety, confidence, and goodness to the Queen City.
Meet Our Team!
At SwimCincy, every decision is shaped by one purpose: helping you to feel safe, confident, and capable in the water. Led by former Division I swimmers with years of teaching experience, we bring patience, structure, and genuine care to every one-on-one lesson.
What started as a passion for helping others has grown into something empowering. We're proud to offer calm and supportive lesson plans where you can finally take the first step to learning how to swim on your own terms.
Kevin Donaldson
Innovative and creative instructor with 2 years of lesson-teaching experience, known for specialized technique development. Former Division I athlete with a true passion to support clients.
Content Designer, Teaching Associate
George Clark
Adaptable and passionate instructor with over 4 years of experience teaching adult swim lessons. Former Division I athlete with a strong drive to help others build confidence in the water and beyond.
Founder
Zach Bann, MBA
Personable and Passionate instructor with a genuine passion for helping adults learn, grow, and build new skills. Former Division I athlete, always looking to contribute to others' growth.
Teaching Associate